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Post an intro/bio here - receive accolades from members. Only post that which you want the world to see. AVOID PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFO. No Questions!!en-USActiveForums 4.2Copyright 2010 by USCG.ORGThu, 21 Mar 2019 07:31:10 GMThttp://www.uscg.org/Portals/0/BlueLogoHelo.jpgUnited States Coast Guard Forums and Information Welcome Aboardhttp://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/afv/topicsview.aspxModerator IntroductionFirst let me introduce myself, I am Old Guard2, a.k.a. Macie. I am a moderator on the forum and I try to be around as much as I possibly can.<br><br>I was the wife of a Coastie and I am the mom of a Coastie. In some way or another I have been around the Coast Guard my entire adult life. I have picked up a lot of knowledge both through experience and here on our forum. If you have a question, I probably have a story to relate to it. I know the anxieties of a young wife/fiance getting ready to send off her love. I know the emotions of a mom getting ready to send off an even greater love. <br><br>I don't have the answer to everything but I try my best. If you ask something and I don't know, I will do my best to find someone that will have correct information for you. The question you have might seem private, please feel free to PM me at anytime. When an answer is unknown to me I will reach out to a network of fine people we have on this forum but I will not betray a confidence by telling anyone your name. I will only search for answers for you. Otherwise someone is always around here waiting to help. <br><br>Thank you for joining our family on the forum. Please ask questions, help with answers, share stories, relate emotions. We have all been at some level of this journey and we can all help one another in some way. Welcome Aboard to all.<br><br>Our other moderator is Gears and without further ado, here is his introduction.<br><br>Thanks for joining the USCG.org Forum and for your interest in the U.S. Coast Guard. <br><br>The board Moderators are OldGuard2 and myself. We are here to help as much as possible. We also have an excellent team of Active Duty Coast Guardsmen and Civilian volunteers who offer their support. Notably Captkyguy, E, Southern118, Cooch, JBraz, Sardaddy, FloridaGirl and Bells are active and valued members. In short, if they post it, you've got good info. <br><br>I am a current Coast Guard Recruiter with more than 13 years of service. I am a Machinery Technician raised by some of the best Engineers the CG has to offer. My career has sent me both afloat and ashore with a smidgen of flying to keep things interesting. <br><br>I may be a Recruiter, but I'm not omnipotent. I cannot tell you the odds of getting into the CG, of getting a medical DQ, of getting a waiver approved, or of successfully navigating an asteroid field. I can offer advice, clarify information, answer questions, and in some cases provide the medical standards, which are publicly available via your favorite search engine. <br><br>I cannot tell you how long it takes to join or why your recruiter isn't calling you back. Each Recruiting Office is as unique as the Recruiters who work in them. Recruiting is a process. The process takes time, so be patient. I can bore you with the logistics, or you can take my word for it. Many people are working diligently nonstop to ensure everyone has the opportunity to apply for the USCG, process, and make a smooth transition to Training Center Cape May. Keep in mind your recruiter is one person and you represent Legion. <br><br>Feel free to ask me anything, but refer to Paragraph 4, Sentence 1. <br><br>I can tell you things change quickly in the CG, and things are constantly changing. If you're applying be patient. Be patient. Be patient. A typical recruiting office covers multiple states, and will work hundreds of applications in a Fiscal Year. Jobs available are VERY limited, so prepare to wait, and have a Plan B.http://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/aft/12479/afv/topic.aspx
Old Guard2Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:38:18 GMThttp://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/aft/12479/afv/topic.aspx0Operations Security (OPSEC)The internet is a great place to share information about the things we do in the Coast Guard. Please be aware of what you are posting and keep in mind that it is likely that people are monitoring these posts to try to gather information about capability's, asset locations, movements, etc. Below is a good bit of advice when posting and pulled from an old internet releasable message.<br><br><br>3. THE PHRASE "LOOSE LIPS SINK SHIPS" IS JUST AS TRUE TODAY AS IT HAS BEEN THROUGHOUT HISTORY. HOWEVER, USE OF THE INTERNET HAS GIVEN THIS PHRASE NEW MEANING. IT IS NO LONGER NECESSARY TO EAVESDROP ON A CONVERSATION. THE FACT THAT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (FOUO) AND OTHER SENSITIVE INFORMATION CONTINUES TO BE FOUND ON PUBLIC WEB SITES AND IN INTERNET E-MAIL INDICATES THAT INFORMATION IS NOT BEING REVIEWED FOR SENSITIVITY AND IS NOT BEING PROPERLY PROTECTED. ELECTRONIC MAIL ADDRESSED TO OTHER THAN A USCG.MIL ADDRESS DOES NOT MEET THE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR SENSITIVE INFORMATION PER REF (B) AND SHALL BE SENT BY A MORE SECURE MEANS SUCH AS SECURE TELEPHONE, RECORD MESSAGE OR BY SIPRNET E-MAIL.<br><br>4. THE COAST GUARD DATA NETWORK PLUS (CGDNPLUS) IS APPROVED FOR UNCLASSIFIED, SENSITIVE INFORMATION AS IT IS CONSIDERED TO BE A PRIVATE NETWORK WITH PROTECTION FROM OUTSIDE ACCESS. THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF INFORMATION SHOULD NOT BE CONTAINED IN E-MAIL SENT TO A NON USCG.MIL MAIL ADDRESS OR POSTED ON PUBLIC WEB PAGES:<br><br>A. RULES OF ENGAGEMENT AND USE OF FORCE POLICY,<br><br>B. DETAILS OF COURSES OF ACTIONS OR THOSE BEING CONSIDERED,<br><br>C. DETAILS OF SCHEDULES AND TIME LINES FOR OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES,<br><br>D. SPECULATION OR DISCUSSION OF TERRORIST EVENTS, ACTIVITIES, AND FORCE PROTECTION POSTURE,<br><br>E. LOCATION, ACTIVATION, AND MISSIONS OF CG FORCES OR ASSETS,<br><br>F. DEPLOYMENT PLANS FOR CG AND OTHER US FORCES INCLUDING PORT SECURITY UNITS,<br><br>G. PHYSICAL SECURITY WEAKNESSES OF CG OR OTHER FORCES,<br><br>H. MOVEMENT PLANS AND PROCEDURES FOR CG AND NAVAL UNITS,<br><br>I. USER ID'S, COMPUTER PASSWORDS AND NETWORK ADDRESSES,<br><br>J. EXISTENCE OR DETAILS OF INTRUSIONS INTO NETWORKS,<br><br>K. MOVEMENT OF FLAG OFFICERS, VIPS, KEY LEADERS AND KEY COMMAND PERSONNEL INCLUDING ITINERARIES, AGENDAS, HOTEL RESERVATIONS, ETC.,<br><br>L. INFORMATION ABOUT UNIT CAPABILITIES, COMPLEMENT AND MISSIONS,<br><br>M. MAPS OR SPECIFIC LOCATIONS OF SENSITIVE OPERATIONAL UNITS,<br><br>N. INFORMATION ABOUT PORT FACILITIES,<br><br>O. FAMILY MEMBER INFORMATION, PERSONAL BIOGRAPHIES, NAMES AND DUTY STATION ADDRESSES,<br><br>P. OMBUDSMAN HOME TELEPHONE NUMBERS,<br><br>Q. PERSONNEL ROSTERS OF DEPLOYABLE UNITS. THE SAME INFORMATION IS DISCOURAGED FOR NON-DEPLOYABLE UNITS.<br><br>R. ALL E-MAIL AND MESSAGES CONTAINING FOUO, SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED, PERSONNEL SENSITIVE, PRIVACY ACT DATA, SOURCE SENSITIVE AND OTHER PROPRIETARY INFORMATION ARE SPECIFICALLY PROHIBITED TO BE SENT ON THE INTERNET.<br><br><br><br><br><br>Lets keep our people and assets safe!<br><br>Vr,<p><hr size="1" width="50%" align="left" />Vr,<br>Chuck<br><br>These poor, plain men, dwellers upon the lonely sands of Hatteras, took their lives in their hands, and, at the most imminent risk crossed the most tumultuous sea…and all for what? That others might live to see home and friends. — Annual Report of the U.S. Life- Saving Service, 1885<br><br><a href="http://www.gocoastguard.com" target="_blank"> Recruiting Website</a><br><br><a href="http://www.uscg.org/forum/?f=21&m=37673#m37707" target="_blank"> Read here for answers to the most often asked questions about joining the Coast Guard!</a></p>http://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/aft/5417/afv/topic.aspx
chuklesFri, 11 Sep 2009 16:11:07 GMThttp://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/aft/5417/afv/topic.aspx0Greetings from Texas.My name is Chance, I am currently a senior in high school. My current plan after graduation is within 1 year to enlist into the Coast Guard. I plan to pursue the rate of Maritime Enforcement Specialist, despite the long wait and process that goes with it. I hope to find useful information during my time on the forms.http://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/aft/35589/afv/topic.aspx
C.KubeczkaThu, 21 Mar 2019 07:31:10 GMThttp://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/aft/35589/afv/topic.aspx1Hello, I’m learning about the Coast Guard to see what branch I want to joinHi guys, as it says in the title I’m trying to decide which branch I should choose.<div>I’m a college graduate with plans for law enforcement after time in the service.</div><div><br></div><div>I look forward to learning what I can from the knowledgeable and experienced people on here.</div>http://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/aft/33026/afv/topic.aspx
95tacoSun, 06 Jan 2019 08:37:30 GMThttp://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/aft/33026/afv/topic.aspx2IntroductionI'm JT. I am 28 and I am in the process of joining the USCGAux. I was medically disqualified from serving in an active capacity because I have only one kidney. The USCGAux is my opportunity to serve my country and wear the uniform.http://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/aft/32659/afv/topic.aspx
JTBrantleyMon, 19 Nov 2018 05:49:27 GMThttp://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/aft/32659/afv/topic.aspx3My Captain, My CaptainMy first post and, regrettably a sad one at that.<div>I have just received my retire newsletter and have seen that my former CO of the USCGC NANTUCKET WPB 1316 has passed away. Commander Al Bernard was the finest CO anyone could have had. I have sent a blind email to his email address, the one in which we corresponded together in July 2017.</div><div>If anyone has information on his passing or how I can get in touch with his wife, Ann please let me know.</div><div><br></div><div>Thank you very much.</div><div><br></div><div>Respectfully,</div><div><br></div><div>David Lukasik, Bosun2 Ret.</div>http://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/aft/32541/afv/topic.aspx
Bosun DaveMon, 15 Oct 2018 13:32:39 GMThttp://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/aft/32541/afv/topic.aspx4Long time no seeHey all,
I just wanted to say hi again and thank you all for the support and help from even before the I joined the CG to my first unit in Kenosha.
I was previously posting under the user Astlust and as the name suggests, I wanted to be an AST as you may have guessed.
I'm still in the CG! It's been about 5 years now and going on my second good conduct.
Just wanted to say hi and that I'll be trying to stay active on the forum as long as they're questions.
I don't know if you have any IT's that are able to answer questions but I'll be here. I'm sure mKelley gets plenty of messages about AST (thanks for helping to answer MY questions way back mKelley), but I'll try to answer any questions as well about what my experience at AST A-school was like.
I've also got a YouTube channel as well where I've been answering questions about the Coast Guard. I'm pretty active on there but I'll be sure to try to log in here and help answer as well.
CG's a great service and lots of hungry, intelligent people looking for answers. It's thanks to this forum that a lot of those unanswered questions have been able to be answered.
Thank you again, sincerely,
-(ASTlust)http://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/aft/32496/afv/topic.aspx
militaryjourneymenSun, 30 Sep 2018 04:38:28 GMThttp://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/aft/32496/afv/topic.aspx4Passed PT test with my recruiter today!After weeks of dedication and hard work I passed the PT test today with my recruiter! He has been so amazing and encouraging through out this whole journey. I just needed to announce this because I am so happy and excited. I ship out next Sunday and I can't wait!http://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/aft/31199/afv/topic.aspx
orbitTue, 22 May 2018 06:20:09 GMThttp://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/aft/31199/afv/topic.aspx13Hey - SHIPPING SOON<i>Hey all,</i>
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TheNewGuyThu, 13 Sep 2018 08:03:40 GMThttp://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/aft/32459/afv/topic.aspx2Princess 55 FlybridgeHi everyone ! <br>Im happy to be here ! <br>I need your help with the boat Princess 55 Flybridge<br>I was thinking about buy this boat, and now I dont know what to do because of this post <br>https://princess55fly.blogspot.com/p/home.html<br>I think you really have experience in this cases.. And you can give me an advice. <br>Have a nice day ^^http://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/aft/32493/afv/topic.aspx
AnfisaFri, 28 Sep 2018 03:47:46 GMThttp://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/aft/32493/afv/topic.aspx1quick introductionBeen debating for a while whether or not I should join this forum and well, here I am! looking forward to join the Coast Guard and can't wait to go out there, kick butt, and save lives!<br>http://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/aft/31271/afv/topic.aspx
HOPETHEPOPETue, 19 Jun 2018 08:55:29 GMThttp://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/aft/31271/afv/topic.aspx0Greetings from the MittenI just stumbled across this forum today and thought I should probably join.<div><br>I was active from 92 - 96 and was stationed at MSO Morgan City, LA.</div><div><br></div><div>While I didn't always love it at the time, these days I certainly cherish the time and experience. </div><div><br></div><div>Cheers, fellas</div>http://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/aft/31255/afv/topic.aspx
EasyCoastieThu, 14 Jun 2018 04:27:45 GMThttp://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/aft/31255/afv/topic.aspx2Aloha!Hey everyone! Active duty Coastie in Hawaii. 18 yrs in. 13 enlisted as an AMT, 5 as an officer. Mission experience is SAR, enforcement, & counter-terrorism. Figured I would register so I can help folks out. Also gives me something constructive to do while on mid-watch lol.http://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/aft/31131/afv/topic.aspx
phxcoastieMon, 16 Apr 2018 02:21:36 GMThttp://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/aft/31131/afv/topic.aspx2HowdyHowdy everyone. I've been in the CG for 10 years now and started as a non-rate at a small boat station. Almost made it as an AET but my initial OCS packet was picked up before I could graduate and I've been a part of the "dark side" of the CG for 8 years. Bounced around all over the country, did a stint doing Maritime Enforcement then went through flight school, 4 years in Miami, and now I'm in the Cyber world of the USCG.
I'm here to help out the new folks. I read over many posts and there's a thirst for information, which I happen to have.
I also moderate for the USCG OCS Foundation portal but browsing during lunch led me to this site, had no idea it existed.
Anyway, on days where I'm not putting out fires I'll try to come on here from time to time and help out best I can.
-Chrishttp://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/aft/30763/afv/topic.aspx
Coastie ChrisTue, 14 Nov 2017 09:34:23 GMThttp://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/aft/30763/afv/topic.aspx2Account Still Works - Amazing!It's been quite awhile since I've been active here. Good to see the growth in the board as a tool for those in the know navigating the shoals for inquiring minds.http://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/aft/16141/afv/topic.aspx
XShipRiderTue, 25 Feb 2014 11:39:02 GMThttp://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/aft/16141/afv/topic.aspx4Hello!Hello! I am new to the forum and are here to gain knowledge for my upcoming career. I aspire to be in the coast guard and am hoping to become a maritime enforcement specialist!http://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/aft/30936/afv/topic.aspx
CohlBehrThu, 18 Jan 2018 08:14:25 GMThttp://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/aft/30936/afv/topic.aspx1NewbieHello, <div><br></div><div>new to the forum and soon to be in dep, here looking to gain as much knowledge as I can.</div><div><br></div><div>Thanks.</div>http://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/aft/30928/afv/topic.aspx
Edison22Sun, 14 Jan 2018 12:56:59 GMThttp://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/aft/30928/afv/topic.aspx1SARWET USCG AIRSAT SANFRANAD2 M.R. Greer USCG VET
I was at USCG AIRSTA SANFRAN 1974-1977 and was in the SARWET Team that was started there. I remember Bill Watts, Billy Smith, "Doc" Warner was AD1 (I ran the T56 engine shop there) there are some others that I cant thank of there names right now. I did find a time back on Fred's Place but site is now longer up. Would like any info from any one that knows any one that was at sanfran airstahttp://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/aft/20197/afv/topic.aspx
mike3406Tue, 28 Apr 2015 05:20:28 GMThttp://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/aft/20197/afv/topic.aspx3Hey EveryoneGood afternoon everyone,<div><br></div><div>I'll be shipping off to boot camp in a few weeks and wanted to make my introduction. I've been lurking on the forums the past few weeks trying to get some good information. I figured it'd be a good time to say hello to everyone. I look forward to continue being a member of the forum and making contributions in the future. Thanks to everyone out there for sharing your knowledge!</div>http://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/aft/30772/afv/topic.aspx
Rmerri52Sun, 19 Nov 2017 08:33:42 GMThttp://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/aft/30772/afv/topic.aspx3Long time lurkerHowdy all.http://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/aft/30741/afv/topic.aspx
EmKayCeeSat, 04 Nov 2017 14:21:36 GMThttp://www.uscg.org/Forum/aff/18/aft/30741/afv/topic.aspx2